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All projects available at kenaniahdodson.github.io/

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See full CV at https://kenaniahdodson.github.io/resume/ for more complete list of positions and publications.

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Last updated on 2025-05-21.

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Kenaniah Dodson

Data-driven professional with hands-on experience in statistical analysis, program evaluation, and performance optimization. Proficient in R, Excel, and data visualization tools to uncover trends and support strategic decisions. Background in business law and public policy, with a strong foundation in research design, stakeholder communication, and applied data analytics. Seeking to contribute to evidence-based decision-making in a data analyst role.

Education

Master of Science in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics

Tempe, Arizona

Arizona State University

2025 - 2024

  • Coursework in policy analysis, research methods, data-driven decision-making, and program evaluation
  • Conducted projects analyzing government-disclosed census data to identify connections between household income and public sector factors
  • Designed public health initiatives to improve community well-being

Bachelor of Arts in Business with a Concentration in Law

Tempe, Arizona

Arizona State University

2025 - 2024

Professional Experience

Store Manager

Raleigh, NC

Starbucks Coffee Company

Present - 2023

  • Analyzed daily and weekly sales data to identify patterns and optimize inventory and labor allocation
  • Created Excel-based reports for regional leadership, highlighting store performance metrics
  • Led team performance reviews using KPI dashboards to drive coaching and strategy

Assistant Store Manager

Raleigh, NC

Starbucks Coffee Company

2023 - 2022

  • Tracked operational metrics and used data insights to reduce waste and improve scheduling efficiency
  • Forecasted demand trends based on historical data and customer behavior
  • Developed Excel tools to monitor stock and supply chain performance

Projects

Analyzing Social Vulnerability & Public Funding Effectiveness

Tempe, Arizona

Arizona State University

2025

  • Used U.S. Census data and CDC social vulnerability indicators to develop custom vulnerability flags at the census tract level
  • Explored the geographic overlap of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs with areas of high social vulnerability
  • Assessed alignment between federal funding distribution and community needs using R for data cleaning, visualization, and analysis

Custom Regression Modeling for Community Impact Analysis

Tempe, Arizona

Arizona State University

2025

  • Built regression models using census and demographic data to identify how different social and economic factors impact various community outcomes
  • Conducted exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and significant correlations between community characteristics and policy exposure
  • Customized models for subpopulations to ensure equitable policy insights across diverse geographic and socioeconomic groups

Policy and Analytic Skills

Languages and Tools

Tempe, Arizona

Arizona State University

2025 - 2024

  • R, RStudio, Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, regression), PowerPoint

Data Analysis

Tempe, Arizona

Arizona State University

2025 - 2024

  • Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, trend analysis, forecasting

Vizualization

Tempe, Arizona

Arizona State University

2025 - 2024

  • Charts, dashboards, and data storytelling (Excel, R plots)

Other

Tempe, Arizona

Arizona State University

2025 - 2024

  • Research writing, legal & policy analysis, KPI reporting